Characterization of T2Rs in the vasculature and elucidation of T2R4 desensitization mechanism
Humans can taste many compounds but are able to distinguish between five basic tastes, bitter, sweet, umami, sour and salt. Bitter taste, which is mediated by 25 bitter taste receptors (T2Rs) in humans, acts as a central warning signal against the ingestion of toxic compounds. In addition to their e...
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Elsevier
2015
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30604 |